The Draugr, a Sand-Cast Revenant in 1.5 oz of Silver
The Draugr round is 1.5 troy ounces of .999 fine silver, sand-cast in a run of 25 by Hero Bullion and the independent producer Jack Silver. It brings the restless dead of the Norse sagas into the same collaboration that produced the Berserker, the Valkyrie and the Stormbringer.
The Dead Who Would Not Stay Buried
In Nordic folklore the draugr is a malevolent revenant, a corpse that refuses to rest. The Icelandic sagas place draugar in their graves and burial mounds, often guarding treasure buried with them, and give them superhuman strength. The sagas describe them as hel-blár, death-blue, or nár-fölr, corpse-pale, and Glámr in Grettis saga is one example. Norwegian folklore kept the draugr alive long after the sagas, including the sea draugr.
Poured in Sand
Rather than being pressed between dies, each Draugr is cast from molten silver in a sand mold. That leaves a rugged, textured surface and a slightly irregular edge, a battle-worn look that suits a creature risen from a grave mound. Because each piece is poured on its own, no two are exactly alike.
Draugr 1.5 oz Sand-Cast Silver Round Specifications
Each round is 1.5 troy ounces of .999 fine silver, new and sand-cast, from the Jack Silver and Hero Bullion collaboration, with a certificate of authenticity. Mintage 25. Full current specs are on the Specifications tab.
Draugr Round FAQ
What is a draugr?
A draugr is an undead revenant from Norse folklore, a corpse that rises from its grave, often to guard the treasure buried with it.
How many Draugr rounds are there?
The run is limited to 25 rounds.
Why does each round look different?
Each one is cast individually in sand, so the texture, the edge and small casting marks vary from piece to piece.
Who made the Draugr round?
It is a collaboration between Hero Bullion and the independent silver producer Jack Silver, who also made the Berserker, Valkyrie and Stormbringer rounds with us.
Is it a coin?
No. It is a privately cast round with no denomination, not a government issue.
Drawn to the rest of the series? See the Stormbringer 1.5 oz Sand-Cast Silver Round.
The restless dead of the sagas, cast in silver, one of 25. Add the Draugr 1.5 oz Sand-Cast Silver Round to your cart.